Can be studied individually but is incomplete without connecting with other physiology

Depth of study

Anatomy appears simple and limited but it is very complex to study

Physiology appears complex but it is simple and a limited study

Range of study

Anatomy extends from micro to macro and also takes into consideration of each part and cell organelle

Physiology also extends from micro to macro but the details are so specific and limited

Protective ,mechanism and safe guards by

Reflex actions

Homeostasis

Diseases

Less disease due to anatomical derangement

Many disease due to physiological derangement

Injuries

Physical injury cause damage to anatomy.

Mostly mental injuries cause damage to physiology

Explanation / demonstration

By specimens, histology, size, shape, etc.

By biochemical analysis, measurement of pulse, blood pressure etc.

Replacement / substitutes

Anatomical damages to some extent can be managed without death

Physiological damage would lead to death and rarely be replaced.

Repair can be done by

Cellular, tissue or organ replacement

Repair can be done only by substituents like nutrition, vitamins, hormones, enzymes etc.

For student

Anatomy is hard to remember and study

Physiology is easier comparatively to remember and study

1. Anatomy is more about the structure, appearance, shape, and organization of an animal. It describes the cell, cell structure, cell organelles.Further, tissues, organs, organ systems, and the whole body.

On the other hand, physiology describes the functioning and mechanism of the above-mentioned structures in detail. It also describes what is their ultimate contrition to the living organism.

2. Each organ or structure can be studied individually. In a cell, we can study the structure of the nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes etc. In the organ, we can study the structure of tissues their arrangements etc. In the whole body, we will be described the arrangement of various organs at different locations and their connections with other systems. But, eventually, we will be detailed about each and every element with reference to shape, size, color, texture, location etc.

But, for physiology, this becomes simplified as to what specific function these anatomical entities play. Overall how they would relate to each other towards one specific goal i.e. life.

3. The anatomy looks simple, limited and easier. But, it is very vast, complex and takes a long time to study. It is even harder to remember the structures unless one knows the diagram.

Anatomy of ear

But physiology, though it appears complex is very specific and limited in detail. One could easily remember physiology than the anatomy.

In the above ear anatomy diagram, there are many anatomical parts. But there are only two physiological functions. One is for hearing and conducting sound to the body. The other function is giving balance to the body.

But, by structure, it looks very complex.

4. Anatomy of the is not always disturbed by diseases. But almost all the disease affect the physiology. So, to be healthy, physiology should be intact and this is supported by homeostasis.

5. Physical injuries lead to damage to body parts. While physiology is damaged mostly by mental trauma, stress.

6. Anatomical damages always do not lead to death. But most of the physiology damages could lead to death.